Changing the plug-in filters
The lens itself has no aperture adjustment.
To adjust the amount of light, attach the supplied normal filter or ND4X filter.
The plug-in filters are component parts of the optical system. Be sure to attach either the normal filter or the ND4X filter when taking pictures.
Use the normal filter generally. When you shoot a bright subject or when you want to slow down the shutter speed, attach the ND4X filter (The amount of light is
reduced by 2 stops, which is equivalent to f/16).
• The depth-of field is not affected by attaching the ND4X filter.
To change the plug-in filter
1
Push down the plug-in filter lock and turn it counterclockwise 90° until the white index is aligned with
the plug-in filter, and then lift the plug-in filter up.
2
Align the plug-in filter lock index with the plug-in filter, face the side marked NORMAL or ND4X to the camera body, and then insert the
plug-in filter into the lens barrel.
3
Push down the plug-in filter lock and turn it clockwise 90° to lock.
• The plug-in filter lock index is perpendicular to the plug-in filter.
About ND4X filter
• An ND4X filter is provided attached inside the front lens cap.
• You can carry the ND4X filter attached inside the front lens cap.
Specifications
Name
(Model name)
Equivalent
35mm-format
focal length*
1
(mm)
Lens
groups-
elements*
2
Angle of
view 1*
3
Angle of
view 2*
3
Minimum
focus*
4
(m (feet))
Maximum
magnification
(×)
Minimum
f-stop
Filter
diameter
(mm)
Dimensions
(maximum
diameter × height)
(mm (in.))
Mass
(g (oz.))
500mm F8
Reflex
(SAL500F80)
750
5-7
5°
3°10'
4.0 (13)
0.13
f/8 (fixed)
42
(exclusive use)
Approx. 89×118
(3 5/8×4 3/4)
Approx. 665
(23 7/16)
*
1
The value for equivalent 35mm-format focal length is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*
2
The values of lens groups and elements include the normal filter and ND4X filter.
*
3
The value of angle of view 1 is based on 35mm-format cameras, and that of angle of view 2 is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized
image sensor.
*
4
Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Included items: Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Normal filter (1), ND4X filter (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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